Reef Wrecks (2016)

Season 1

The ocean floor is home to centuries' worth of sunken vessels integrated into marine habitats. Explore extraordinary wrecks around the world and learn how these artificial structures have become a part of the ecosystem--and in some cases, a vital tool in reversing the effects of human impact.

Released July 27, 2016 Episode 48 min 2+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: imdb.marine-animals, imdb.reef, imdb.wreck, imdb.ocean-life, imdb.nature, imdb.nature-documentary, imdb.fish + 16 more, imdb.animal, imdb.ocean, imdb.water, tmdb.diving, tmdb.scuba-diving, tmdb.reef, tmdb.dive, tmdb.sunken-ship, tmdb.scuba-diver, tmdb.ship-wreck, tmdb.natural-habitat, tmdb.environmental-documentary, tmdb.documentary, tmdb.living-reef, tmdb.travel-documentary, tmdb.artificial-reef

Watch Providers: YouTube TV

Production Companies: Arcadia Content

Network: Smithsonian Channel

Country: United States
Languages: English

IMDb

6.7

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Trakt

/3/

TMDb

S1E1 - Bonaire

The small island of Bonaire is a Caribbean diving destination that boasts a unique collection of shipwrecks transformed into makeshift coral reefs. These artificial habitats provide a haven for marine life in a constantly changing ecosystem.

July 27, 2016, midnight

S1E2 - Florida Keys Shipwreck Trail

The waters off the Florida Keys are home to a time capsule: the famed and eerie Shipwreck Trail. From World War II freighters to 19th-century steamships, these relics of a bygone era are preserved in their watery graves, home to an exotic array of marine life.

Aug. 3, 2016, midnight

S1E3 - Bahamas

Most of the ship and plane wrecks that line the reefs surrounding the Bahamian island of New Providence have a cinematic quality to them. And with good reason: Many were actually used in a handful of classic Hollywood films dating back to 1916. Dive into the rich history of these ghostly relics.

Aug. 10, 2016, midnight

S1E4 - Roatan

The number of shipwrecks off the coast of Roatan suggest that these waters pose a threat to passing vessels – but the fact is most of these ships were deliberately sunk. The purpose? To create artificial reefs that attract a dazzling array of marine plants and creatures, in a bid to form a sustainable ecosystem.

Aug. 17, 2016, midnight

S1E5 - Mexico's Artificial Reefs

Shy sweepers, territorial grouper, and the world's largest fish, the whale shark, all have one thing in common: They love a good shipwreck. Explore the sunken ships off the Yucatan Peninsula as they slowly transform into coral reefs, becoming a surprising and much-needed source of food and shelter.

Aug. 24, 2016, midnight

Network: Smithsonian Channel

Episode Runtime: 48 min.

Season Runtime: 48 min.

Released: July 27, 2016

Last Air Date: Aug. 24, 2016, midnight

Status: Ended

Certification: TV-G / 2+

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